So, at the artists & facilities meeting just now, and last night at the cafe/events meeting we talked about better orientation/introduction for new volunteers.

Whoa! there's so much information and so much to find out about the forest, like:"what the hell is the cave and who can I give the key to" "how do you transfer a call from the front desk to somewhere else" "are the forest people really fascists""where is my mind"

we probably will never be able to think of everything that a volunteer would need to know, but we can make a little guide of useful stuff so that the kitchen managers don't have to get brain strain for every time someone new starts up. Maybe: after they have a tour around the building and get shown all the relevant fire escapes and whatever they can sit down with a cup of tea and the "forest volunteer guide" or something...

Emi and I have volunteered to work on this, if you have contributions please let us know. Or if you want to help! We'll try and do this soon, so get back to us quickly...

i was kind of thinking this should be more practical .. so THE LIBRARY: tell them where new stickers are to put on books

"FILMS:.... Bookings made through the events book."Nope .. should be made throught film ppl, which at moment is charlotte and ida. need to see how this is going

Keys needs expanding ... but I think you know this from the Things like: Hall key: check in the hall book they are actually booked in, give them key. you are not expected to help them in any way. they have clearly been told to organise any help they need beforehand.Cave key: check id, write on sign in/out sheetDarkroom: Daniel said he was going to make something for kitchen about this, check with him

lets not have a heading HEALTH & SAFETY:, it'll scare them off

pracitcal stuff like:fire exstinguishers live in pairs, water and co2. they are not door propsfire exits must be clear at all times. this especially includes the halway outside the shop. one person doing bikes: cool. 3? tell them they must movewash hands at all times, never put food boxes on floor (cos then your going to put them on the counter and germs travel)

BRISTO HALL: .............. To do this, people need to check the calendar on aecalendar.com

so, james or others: can you give more of the information you suggested?eg. how do you actually get in touch with the film people?where are the library stickers?

do you really think I should put info about consensus decision making? this guide is supposed to just be an introductory type thing, not a bible! like, "here's a cup of tea, sit down and read this for 5 minutes" kind of thing.

so, james or others: can you give more of the information you suggested?eg. how do you actually get in touch with the film people?where are the library stickers?[/b]

do you really think I should put info about consensus decision making? this guide is supposed to just be an introductory type thing, not a bible! like, "here's a cup of tea, sit down and read this for 5 minutes" kind of thing.

Hmmm .. actually in both cases, slightly unsure as things are changing at the moment. I will chat to people and find out. we can sit down and go through the rest if you want sometime.

Hmmmm, probably right not to include concensous decision making. maybe just a comment in brackets "(If your not sure what that means, don't worry - it can be explained at the start of the meeting.)"

consensus decision making is part of 'how the forest works section' .. important to mention. esp, for volunteers - encouraging people to get involved. yes!?

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give clear instructions as to how to perform specific tasks. e.g.:

Cave Money: if someone is trying to pay for cave time, they should hand you a sealed envelope containing the cash, with the date and name written on it. the envelope should be put in the till.

Cave Equipment in the Cafe:cave stuff should not be used in the cafe. stuff should only be moved to the cafe if desperately needed. it must be looked after by a 'cave user' .. it must, must, must be put back after music. please.

Cave Key: the cave key is attached to an orange paintbrush in the 'cave drawer'. Please Only give the key to registered users. a registered user will be able to show you a membership card.ask the user to sign the key out (and in) .. thanks.*

Cave F.A.Q: The Cave is for members only. To become a 'Registered User' come to a cave meeting, Every Thurs 6-8. (or contact 'Nix' if you really can't make it) . there is a leaflet with the details on it in the 'Cave Drawer'.

there is more stuff I have for the guide.. soon...

* note to Editors: please do not publish this until I have done the Membership Cards. it will be soon.

"The Forest aims to ensure that no volunteer receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, sex, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, gender, gender reassignment or marital status, sexual orientation or disability. All volunteers have a legal and moral obligation not to discriminate and to report incidents of discrimination against any individual or group of individuals. The Forest is committed to a programme of action to make this policy effective and will bring it to the attention of all volunteers."

finally, we can bring it to their attention! this bumf can be changed or complimented if it's felt it doesn't cover the right bases.

info on consensus decision making - defo, yes. people can be to afraid to ask or to crap at explaining all that needs explaining (especially all the hand gestures).

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ok so with some input from some folks here's the latest draft. If you care about it, take a look. there is a hardcopy of the draft in the action room as well as in the drawer of doom in the kitchen, or this electronic version. write on it, draw pictures whatever.

there is talk of having an insert which lists added responsibilities taken on by Kitchen Managers/Night Managers, ie. how to deal with "difficult people". More info/restrictions sure to come with liquor licence. Stay tuned.

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the 6 studio spaces that we provide for artists come under the artists facilities group and it would be good if they could get a mention. also could you put total kunst gallery under the visual arts working group along with front of house, otherwise it may not be clear that that is where it is discussed....cheers

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I saw two shooting stars last night, i wished on them, but they were only satellites.is it wrong to wish on space hardware?(Billy Bragg)

ok...I'm not sure if I'll get a chance to work on this before I leave (sunday) but if anyone wants to take it on, go for ya life. I might not be back until february. sorry 'bout that, address all complaints to UK Border Agency.

ok volly guide is updated with Simone and Ida's suggestions.I will print some off (10 maybe) and put some in the kitchen. I will save a version of th guide on the Willow computer in the Kitchen folder on the desktop. and here it is too.

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